Would this work to launch tennis balls for a dog? We have a German shepherd who chases balls till your arm's about to fall off,& she still wants more.
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No, not very well at all. Youd be better off buying one of those things made specifically for throwing tennis balls for your dog
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It should. The Y is large enough for that size ball to pass through but not much not much clearance for that size projectile. But item of course was not made for such a size projectile so may not sit well in pocket. Item is very light and had for some 2 years now. How this helps.
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could be - we use it with larger dogs like pointers or Deutsch Drahthaar. They dont love it in the beginning, trying to shake it off, but then get used to it. Would be worth trying
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Don't know what a chucker is, but the Kong has a diameter slightly larger than a tennis ball. My thought is that it would be a little too large for a chucker though. Our dog destroys tennis balls regularly and this Kong he has barely made a dent in. It is solid rubber and heavier than a tennis ball. Watch out for windows!
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interesting Question, The ball is heavier than a Tennis Ball,and more solid, The Nite IZE balls are better than the other brands. I can lob them and they stay together. the brand at petsmart will not. they will pop apart if you lob them. give it a try
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No. I would not use this for a German Shepherd sized dog- get the size larger. It is between the size of a racquetball and a tennis ball.
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Yes, it would probably handle tennis balls well. It does baseballs OK but its a very fragile unit and the plastic ball holder and its bracket breaks easily. Mine broke the first day and I had to go redneck on it to bolster its weak points. I personally would stay away from this item.
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We use just regular old tennis balls. Our dog just wants us to toss the ball.
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I wouldn't recommend this product unless your dog is very small. The device chokes the dog, so be careful with this product. Good luck ; )
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You may be able to fling something as large as a golf ball, Up to maybe 50 or 60 feet. My Min Pin loved her tennis ball. I hurt my back and was no longer able to through it for her. Picked up a tennis racket at a yard sale and it worked great!
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This ball would be great for both of your dogs' sizes (this ball is as big if not bigger than a soccer ball) - but I would actually say it has to do with the shape of their snout/nose/ jaw if they could grip it to carry it around or fetch. My dog was about 17kg, too and he loved it but he chewed it apart. My 20 pound beagle/dachshund loved it and could carry it around just fine - more of the beagle mouth than dachshund.
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if the item in question is this one: KONG Squeaker Tennis Balls, Large Dog Toy, 2-Packthey are definitely a little larger than a tennis ball. specifically it wont work with a chuckit or other type of thing that is meant for tennis size balls.
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yes. it works great. you dog can carry it around and bite down on it and it comes right back to its shape. My rotties love this ball.
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I honestly don't think your dogs can get their jaws around this. My brother has a mastiff too and went nuts for the jolly ball. The plastic is industructible- they give these to horses and zoo animals. They are a great toy! Personally I'd opt for the bigger ball, just because of the size of your dogs. I hope your dogs enjoy!!
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Perhaps there are other versions available from Amazon. This one is small and only suitable for small dogs. I returned it, because I was concerned my dog would choke on it -- and because it would be destroyed in minutes, if not seconds. Smaller than a tennis ball, I think.
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This would be a good toy for your dog. The way it is designed all dog sizes can play with it using wither feet or snout. Some of her toys/puzzles are smaller. I think this is one of the larger ones. Enjoy! My dog goes crazy over it. My current dog is smaller but I know my 150lb Giant Schnauzer would have loved it and had no problem with size :-)
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Don't think this particular toy would be a good pick for a smaller dog. I purchased for a 7 month old german shepherd and she occasionally trips over it when she is dragging it around the house since this is a really long toy. If sold with a shorter body you would probably be ok.
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It's slightly larger... maybe about the size of a softball? It depends on the size of your dog. In my opinion it's better if your dog can't pick up the ball and carry it with ease because if it is able to do that, then it may be able to chew it and break it as well. The ball is meant to be nudged and pawed at so that it rolls on the floor and dispenses treats.